Supply of local resources in the hinterland
Examples of natural resources available in and near Dawei SEZ
Investors in Dawei SEZ will benefit from Myanmar's abundant natural resources. There is huge supply of local resources in and near Tanintharyi region. Examples are:
1. Forest- 38,000 ha of forest area in Tanintharyi covering 4% of total forested area
2. Rubber- 324,000 ha of rubber planation in Tanintharyi and nearby Mon- the largest rubber plantation area in Myanmar
3. Palm Oil- 147,000 ha of palm Oil in Tanintharyi
4. Tin/tungsten- 700,000 ton deposits within 80 km from Dawei SEZ